Junior Software Engineer

About the role

Join a forward‑thinking research and development team in Johannesburg, working on next‑generation electronic and software‑driven solutions. This junior position offers hands‑on experience across both software and hardware domains, supporting your growth in a high‑performance, innovative environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in building and enhancing software‑driven electrical engineering solutions.
• Support design, troubleshooting, and optimisation of engineering systems and applications.
• Contribute to system design and architecture within development projects.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with hardware and software teams.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for solutions.
• Provide technical assistance and resolve engineering‑related issues.
• Research and apply new technologies to continuously improve knowledge.

Required profile

• Degree in Electronic Engineering or a combination of Computer Science and Engineering.
• Basic experience with C or C++ programming.
• Familiarity with Linux‑based systems.
• Understanding of system‑level development and hardware/software integration.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical diagrams.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Self‑motivated problem‑solver with a willingness to learn.
• Own reliable transport.

Required skills

• C programming
• C++ programming
• Linux operating systems
• System‑level development
• Hardware/software integration
• Database fundamentals
• Web‑based technologies
• Interpretation of electrical schematics
• Technical diagram reading
• General computer applications
• Documentation tools